Two charges: q1=5c and q2= -3c are separated by 3.6 * 10^-6m. what is the force between them? do the charges repel or attract?

F = - 10.417 × 10²¹ N

since, the charges are opposite in nature, thus they will attract.

Step-by-step explanation:

Data provided in the question:

charges

q₁ = 5 C

q₂ = -3 C

r = 3.6 × 10⁻⁶ m

now,

the force (F) between the two charges is given as:

k is the coulomb's constant = 9 × 10⁹ N·m²/C²

on substituting the values, we get

or

F = - 10.417 × 10²¹ N

since, the charges are opposite in nature, thus they will attract.

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